Aidônia (Lady of the Underworld)
Anassa Eneroi (Queen of Those Below, Queen of the Dead)
Antaia (The One in Front)
Antania (Enemy of Mankind or Sender of Nocturnal Dreams)
Atalos (Tender, Delicate)
Dadophoros (Bearer of the Torch/Torchbearer)
Epiphanestate Thea (Most Manifest Goddess)
Enodia (Of the Roads, Of the Paths)
Khthonia/Chthonian (Underworld, Of the Earth)
Kleidouchos (Keeper of the Keys)
Kleidophoros (Keeper of the Keys)
Koure Mounogenes (Only Begotten Lady)
Kourotrophos (Protector of Children)
Liparokrêdemnos (Bright-Coiffed, With Bright Headband)
Melinoë (Bringer of Nightmares and Madness)
Nyktipolos Khthonie (Night Wanderer of the Underworld)
Phosphoros (The Light Bringer)
Propolos (Guide, Attendant Who Leads)
Propylaia (The Guardian, The One Before the Gate)
Prothuraea (The Light Bringer)
Skylakagetis (Leader of the Dogs)
Trevia/Trivia (Of the Three Ways, Of the Three Roads)
Tricephalus (The Three-Headed)
Trioditis ( Of the Crossroads)
Zerynthia (Of Mt. Zerynthia)
Prytania The Invincible Queen of the Dead.
Hekate has many symbols and associations here are just a few.
Torches, keys, ropes, dogs (especially black dogs), snakes, knives, all moon phases, three-headed animals or statues, cauldrons, graveyards, crossroads, the sea, the wheel of Hekate, poisons, and many more.
Dogs, owls, crows, snakes, frogs and toads, boars, spiders, black bulls, and black lambs, just to name a few.
It is said that Hekate would roam the earth on moonless nights accompanied by a pack of black, red-eyed dogs. It was believed that only dogs could see her, and the howling of dogs was a signal of her approach.
Yew, cypress, hazel, black poplar, willow, fur of dog (especially black fur), black bulls, black lambs, myrrh, civet, cinnamon, camphor, aloe, menstrual blood, red mullet, bread, eggs, cheese, honey, garlic, apples, figs, dates, almonds, olives, pomegranate, dark chocolate, nightshade, aconite, clove, lavender, mint, incense, red wine, juniper, rosemary, thyme, jasmine, nutmeg, oregano.
If you’re interested, heres my recipe for a devotional incense to Hekate.
Festivals and Days to Honor Hekate
Hekatasia or Hekate’s Night - This is celebrated on various dates. August, 13 and 16, and November, 16
Deipnon (Dark Moon) - Last day of the lunar month.
Day of Hekate at the Crossroads- Celebrated on October, 31 and November, 30
The last day of the Calendar year December, 31- This is when the Romans would honor Hekate.
Honor her on Deipnon and her sacred days.
Study her history in search for the truth in her origins.
Explore strange places (stay safe if exploring strange places at night)
Study magick, prophecy, divination, theurgy, (she is the patroness of the art of theurgy)
Aid travelers and strangers in need, especially if they have dogs.
Appreciate the weird and uncanny things in life.
Invocations, Prayers, and Poetry
There are many invocations to Hekate in existence. Here are a couple that I have memorized and use frequently when invoking Hekate. Once I feel Hekate's presence I read her hymns aloud.
Invocation of Hekate
Hekate of the Three Ways, I invoke you.
Maiden of the Land, the Underworld, and the Sea as well.
Chthonia, Enodia, Phosphoros,
Propylaia, Atropaios, Propolos,
Kourotrophos.
She of the Saffron Robe and Beautiful Hair.
Nocturnal One, Keeper of the Keys.
Hekate, hear me.
Upon this night the path is open.
Approach the crossroads of the world and be with me.
Keeper of Ancient Wisdom,
She who guides the souls of the dead across the river.
You who are black as night, red as blood, wise as time everlasting.
You who are The Pale Mother.
Be present at this my hallowed rite.
I bow to you, Lady.
With scent and flame I make offerings to you.
With honey and cider I pour a libation to you.
I have given my blood that you may know me.
Keep me, for I am one of you special breed.
I bow before you Hekate.
Come, hear me, know my name, be with me.
Invocation of Hekate
I invoke you, beloved Hekate of the crossroads and the three ways. Saffron-Cloaked Goddess of the Heavens, the underworld, and the sea. Tomb-Frequenter,, mystery-raving with the souls of the dead.
Daughter of Perses, Lover of Wilderness who exhalts among the deer. Night going one, Protectress of Dogs, Unconquerable Queen, Beast-Roarer, Disheveled One of Compelling Countenance. Tauropolos, Key holding mistress of the whole world. Ruler, Nymph, Mountain Wandering Nurturer of Youth. Maiden, I beg you to be present at these sacred rites. Ever with a gladsome heart and ever gracious to the oxherd.
Orphic Hymn to Hekate
I call Einodian Hecate, lovely dame,
Of earthly, wat'ry, and celestial frame,
Sepulchral, in a saffron veil array’d,
Leas’d with dark ghosts that wander thro’ the shade;
Persian, unconquerable huntress hail!
The world’s key-bearer never doom’d to fail;
On the rough rock to wander thee delights,
Leader and nurse be present to our rites
Propitious grant our just desires success,
Accept our homage, and the incense bless.
Hymn to Hekate
Hail, many named mother of the Gods whose children are fair.
Hail mighty Hekate of the threshold.
Shape the course of my life with luminous light and make it laden with good things.
Drive sickness and evil from my limbs,
And when my soul rages about worldly things, deliver me purified by your soul-stirring rituals.
yes, give me your hand I pray
And reveal to me the pathways of divine guidance that I long for.
Then shall I gaze upon that precious light.
Whence I can flee the evil of our dark origin.
Yes, give me your hand I pray
And when I am weary bring me to the heaven of piety with your winds.
Hail, many named mother of the gods whose children are fair.
Hail, mighty Hekate of the threshold.
